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A Case for NYUAD Students at COP

opinion

A Case for NYUAD Students at COP

  • Beniamin Strzelecki

NYUAD used to support student attendance at COP. This involvement must be brought back if NYUAD is to stay true to its scholarly ideals of leadership.

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The NYUAD Climate Survey Report, Explained

The NYUAD Climate Survey Report, Explained

  • Kavi

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  • and

    Sara Vuksanovic

The data suggests that large percentages of students, faculty and staff feel positively about NYUAD but that climate is less hospitable for community...

Why NYU Accra? Why Not?

Why NYU Accra? Why Not?

  • Zhong Chen (Zack) Tan

With only 15 students in total — and just three from NYUAD — at the site this semester, it seems as though NYU Accra the site hardly crosses most...

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How To: Work with The Gazelle

  • Ella Benfield

Astroworld and the Meme-ification of Tragedy

  • Emily Yoo

Spotlight: NYUAD’s Newest Rhodes Scholar Uljad Berdica

  • Aarushi Prasad

The NYUAD Climate Survey Report, Explained

  • Kavi

    ,
  • and

    Sara Vuksanovic

opinion
Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial Elections: The Power of Messaging and Memory

Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial Elections: The Power of Messaging and Memory

  • Ethan Fulton

The U.S. gubernatorial and special elections in recent months have hurt the Democratic Party. They must rethink their messaging and policy goals to...

The Chaos of Course Registration

The Chaos of Course Registration

  • Aarushi Prasad

Should prospective opportunities in a competitive academic setting be based on the arbitrary metric of who clicks the mouse the quickest?

Holistic Well-being on Campus: The Dangers of Universalizing Diverse Experiences

Holistic Well-being on Campus: The Dangers of Universalizing Diverse Experiences

  • Ibad Hasan

Institutions tend to rely on students’ own creativity and innovation in setting up initiatives related to physical health and wellness. Such...

Astroworld and the Meme-ification of Tragedy

Astroworld and the Meme-ification of Tragedy

  • Emily Yoo

Online reactions to recent tragic events at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas show how the chasing of virality can lead to insensitive and...

Untethered from the Pandemic: discarding the new normal?

Untethered from the Pandemic: discarding the new normal?

  • Noor Aldabal

Where do we stand in terms of adjusting back to life? What changes have occurred over the past two years and how have we adjusted to them? An...

 The Slippery Slope of Self-Defense

The Slippery Slope of Self-Defense

  • Aarushi Prasad

The Kyle Rittenhouse case undoubtedly revolves around racial privilege, but it also highlights an American legal justice system whose outdated...

Get Back to The Beatles’ most turbulent times, reimagined

Get Back to The Beatles’ most turbulent times, reimagined

  • Bruno Juarez

In 1970, The Beatles released “Let It Be,” a film about their album “Get Back.” The film was plagued by troubles of its own as well as perceptions of...

columns
Comfort Food: A Taste Of Home … Or Is It?

Comfort Food: A Taste Of Home … Or Is It?

  • Sidra Dahhan

What is comfort food? Does it have to be connected to memories of the past or can it be something completely new?

 Four Clueless First Years Talk Nonsense About Dune for 30 minutes

Four Clueless First Years Talk Nonsense About Dune for 30 minutes

  • Emily Yoo

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  • Malak Elmallah

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  • and

    Sara Vuksanovic

A four-person joint review of the recently released feature film *Dune*, including both genuine analysis and slander against the name Paul...

Student Researcher Discovers Vast Proportion of Alumni Perpetuating the Global Status Quo

Student Researcher Discovers Vast Proportion of Alumni Perpetuating the Global Status Quo

  • Ethan Fulton

Despite “global leader” and “impact” rhetoric, an astute student assistant has found out that NYU Abu Dhabi is helping its graduates actively uphold...

news
The HackNyuad Experience

The HackNyuad Experience

  • Nghĩa Trí Nìm

Have you ever wondered what joining a hackathon might be like or what it takes to win one? This year, HackAD hosted its own NYUAD exclusive hackathon...

Spotlight: NYUAD’s Newest Rhodes Scholar Uljad Berdica

Spotlight: NYUAD’s Newest Rhodes Scholar Uljad Berdica

  • Aarushi Prasad

NYUAD student Uljad Berdica was recently selected for the Rhodes Scholarship by Oxford University. The Gazelle sat down with him to gain insights...

Back to In Person Events

Back to In Person Events

  • Nirvana Amjad

After more than one year of virtual events and talks, guest speakers and events are finally back in person in the NYUAD community.

 A Perfect Evening: How NYUAD’s first In-Person Esports Game Night Unfolded

A Perfect Evening: How NYUAD’s first In-Person Esports Game Night Unfolded

  • Aashraya Dutt

On Nov. 12, close to 25 students attended the first ever in-person Esports game night hosted by the NYU Abu Dhabi Athletics Department.

features
Reflecting on the first semester at NYUAD

Reflecting on the first semester at NYUAD

  • Samyam Lamichhane

From the first time leaving home to having long awaited in-person classes to chatting about Freddie Mercury’s obsession with cats on the highline, I...

NYUAD celebrates World Kindness Day

NYUAD celebrates World Kindness Day

  • Aashraya Dutt

The week was sprinkled with acts that encourage students to practice kindness, promote empathy, cultivate compassion and forge a language which shows...

How To: Work with The Gazelle

How To: Work with The Gazelle

  • Ella Benfield

The Gazelle is always excited to welcome new writers and illustrators at any point in the semester. Read on for a quick how-to guide on working with...

Introducing the Department of Student Success and Well-being

Introducing the Department of Student Success and Well-being

  • Stefan Mitikj

The Gazelle delves into core of the newly-established Department of Student Success and Well-being to find out how it operates and how it can benefit...

 Thanksgiving Donations Initiative: NYUAD Students and Abu Dhabi Korean Church Collaborate To Distribute Food

Thanksgiving Donations Initiative: NYUAD Students and Abu Dhabi Korean Church Collaborate To Distribute Food

  • Luka Salkovic

Embodying the spirit of Thanksgiving, NYUAD students and the Korean Church of Abu Dhabi brought together people, from students to professors, with...

A Conversation with two Women in STEM at NYUAD: Opportunities and Obstacles

A Conversation with two Women in STEM at NYUAD: Opportunities and Obstacles

  • Gayoung Lee

While the stereotype that STEM fields are not for women has long been pigeonholed, it may take even longer for the practical difficulties faced by...

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